Jeroid vs PGold: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Jeroid | PGold |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 7.6 / 10Jeroid wins | 7.2 / 10 |
| Payout speed | 9.0 / 10Jeroid wins | 7.5 / 10 |
| Trade experience | 8.0 / 10Jeroid wins | 6.0 / 10 |
| Support & disputes | 7.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10PGold wins |
| KYC & onboarding | 8.0 / 10Jeroid wins | N/A |
| Product quality | 7.6 / 10Jeroid wins | 7.0 / 10 |
| Other features | 8.0 / 10Jeroid wins | 7.0 / 10 |
| Security & trust | 8.0 / 10Jeroid wins | 7.0 / 10 |
| Reputation | 8.5 / 10Jeroid wins | 7.0 / 10 |
| App reviews | 9.3 / 10Jeroid wins | 8.7 / 10 |
| Overall | 8.1 / 10 | 7.3 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Jeroid | PGold |
|---|---|---|
| Rate received (latest test) | Jeroid displayed ₦1,090 per dollar for the $20 USA Razer Gold e-code and credited ₦21,800 to the wallet. It deducted a ₦100 withdrawal fee, so ₦21,700 reached the bank account. | PGold processed our $50 US Razer Gold e-code at ₦1,000 per dollar and paid ₦50,000. The separate bank withdrawal took 7 minutes. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 2 minutes | 6 minutes |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 1 minute | 7 minutes |
| Support first response | 5 minutes | 3 minutes |
| KYC time | 2 minutes | Not tested |
| Payout methods | Bank transfer | Bank transfer |
| Gift card types | AMEX, Apple / iTunes, eBay, Footlocker, GameStop, Google Play, Nike, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Sephora, Steam, Vanilla | Amazon, AMEX, Apple / iTunes, eBay, Footlocker, GameStop, Nike, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Sephora, Steam, Vanilla, Xbox |
| KYC requirements | KYC was required. Jeroid uses phone number and email verification at Level 1, BVN at Level 2, and a government-issued ID with a selfie at Level 3. The verification completed during the test was approved in approximately two minutes. | PGold did not require completed identity verification during our test. BVN and selfie fields were listed, but they were not completed and did not prevent the trade. |
| Fee structure | Jeroid credited ₦21,800 to the wallet after the test trade. It charged a ₦100 withdrawal fee, so ₦21,700 was sent to the researcher's bank account. | No trading or bank-payment deduction was recorded. |
Frequently asked questions
Is Jeroid or PGold better overall?
Jeroid is better overall. It scores 8.1 out of 10 against 7.3 for PGold, based on our own trades on both platforms.
Which gives a better gift card rate, Jeroid or PGold?
Jeroid rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 7.6 for Jeroid and 7.2 for PGold. Rates move daily and vary by card type and denomination, so compare rates per dollar before you sell.
Which pays out faster, Jeroid or PGold?
Jeroid paid out faster in our test: 2 minutes to complete the trade against 6 minutes on PGold. That is the tested payout time, measured from card submission to the trade value being credited; a later bank withdrawal is recorded separately.
Which has faster customer support, Jeroid or PGold?
PGold replied first. Support took 3 minutes to answer at PGold and 5 minutes at Jeroid when we contacted them during testing.